More neutral:
* Took
* Picked up
* Retrieved
* Seized
* Claimed
* Obtained
* Secured
More forceful:
* Snatched
* Snatch
* Gripped
* Clutched
* Captured
* Seized
* Yanked
More gentle:
* Took hold of
* Held
* Reached for
* Lifted
* Gently took
* Carefully selected
Informal:
* Scooped up
* Nabbed
* Swiped
* Snagged
* Got ahold of
Figurative:
* Claimed
* Captured
* Engulfed
* Embraced
* Consumed
Consider the specific context:
* What was grabbed?
* Who grabbed it?
* Why was it grabbed?
* What was the effect of the grabbing?
Choosing the right word will add more detail and nuance to your writing.